Best Comfort Food Recipes

Comfort Food Recipes EVEN Better Than How Mom Made Them (Sorry, Mom!)

Great comfort food is like an old friend: it makes pretty much any situation, good or bad, better. These delicious dishes make a crummy day OK and a great day even better. From cinnamon roll pancakes to rich, gooey mac and cheese to the fudgiest chocolate brownies, these dishes are all you need to put a smile on your face.

— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry

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Better-Than-Kraft Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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The creamy texture of mac and cheese is an undeniable favorite. If Kraft was your preferred dinner growing up, try this homemade take; it's like the classic, but so much better.

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Roast Chicken and Vegetables

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The beauty of a roast chicken is that it not only makes for a great dinner, but it also makes your house smell fantastic as it cooks and it yields killer leftovers.

If you're throwing a game-day party, woo your guests with the decadent taste of spinach-artichoke dip. It's packed with three types of cheese and bacon!

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Vegetarian Chili

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The smoky and robust flavors of chili are a classic crowd-pleaser. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting for you with this easy recipe.

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Lasagna

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If nothing warms your heart quite like a piece of lasagna, assemble this mushroom and leek recipe. Though there will always be a place for bolognese, this recipe has rich and robust flavor that's nothing short of "mmm."

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Fresh-Baked Biscuits

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These aren't your mom's biscuits, but they still have that rich taste that feels like home. Add feta and herbes de provence for an elevated yet still familiar take on the flaky dinner staple.

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Chicken Lo Mein

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For a homemade version of your favorite takeout dish, cook up a batch of chicken lo mein.

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Brownies

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Imagine the rich, chocolaty scent of brownies baking in your oven. Now imagine eating a fudgy square of this salted brownies recipe. This gooey take on this chocolate treat will turn you into a salty-sweet dessert convert forever.

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Homemade Pizza

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You've never truly tasted pizza until you make your own batch at home. Whip up some dough (or buy it premade), and top it with everything your heart desires. Then bake it and dig in in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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When it comes to breakfast, there's nothing more soothing than a short stack hot off the griddle, especially when it's made from cinnamon rolls. This breakfast hack is a decadent brunch idea that will have all your friends talking.